Bar Bacetto

My husband and I are BIG foodies, we travel often; sometimes just for specific dinning purposes. Bar Bacetto was referred to us by another foodie couple and I had been watching for an open seat for awhile, so much so that it became a bucket list destination for us so once we got a res, we anxiously started the countdown. We drove about an hour to get there and as soon as you walk in the front doors you instantly feel like you’ve come to someone’s home for dinner; it’s intimate, tastefully decorated and you can witness just about every single operation of drink and meal making from your chair, we absolutely loved that. The service was upbeat and fun, they were quick on their feet and the transitions from appetizers to main plates and desserts were effortless. They put their all in it and it shows. We REALLY enjoyed watching the chef cook at the chef table, he made it look easy. NOW, the FOOD! Hands down everything that we ordered drink and food wise was amazing. As we are told the menu changes often, we highly recommend the focaccia bread for starts, it is exceptional. Overall, It was such a great experience for us and only short of an hour drive from our doorstep. We will be anxiously awaiting for our next chance at another dinning experience with Bar Bacetto again. Thank you for a wonderful meal and a perfect atmosphere for date night.

Spectacular. Erin, Chef, and team make each visit a wonderful experience with the food and service. We ate at Evan Funke’s Tre Dita in Chicago last year and while that was excellent, we prefer Bacetto, both for food and atmosphere. We have been three times to Bacetto, and each plate every visit sources a smile as the flavor exceeds expectations as does their welcoming environment and kindness. Make reservations, stay at the Royal Block, buy the menu and share plates to taste it all.

Unlike anything else!! Truly an experience. Feels like some kind of magic to arrive on a snowy evening, to be ushered in by a host who already knows your name and saw your post about coming, coats slung on a community coat rack. Seated at the counter to enjoy the fun banter of the bartender who knows how to make even the least adventurous palate feel comfortable. Any comment on the food could not do it justice. There is absolutely nothing like it. Sublime. Unmatched. Magic. We will be back as soon as we can secure another reservation!

Our second visit last night was just as fantastic as the first. The experience at this limited seating restaurant is awesome, everyone there WANTS to be there and the hosts are so personable and fun and love what they do. That comes across in their unique offerings and creates a welcoming environment. The menu is so appealing, it's hard to choose just a few items; I want to taste all of them! We both enjoyed our crafted cocktails. The Focaccia bread is a must, it came with dipping oil last time, but now comes with a bowl of olives and peppers. They had great taste but the drawback was that the olives had the pits in them and were a little difficult to eat. Other than that, I couldn't suggest anything as it's perfection! We shared 3 of the pastas and loved them all. The star was the Peposo Pappardelle, the braised beef was so flavorful and the wide noodles went so well with it. The Gnocchi with a Lemon Gorgonzola Pistachio sauce was so rich and flavorful, loved it. We also had the Cavatelli which had great texture and the tomato sauce was very savory, another winner. We had the Panacotto Con Saba and Chocolate Torte for dessert, my fave is the torte with the fresh whipped cream and I tried the Panacotto and of course it's just as good! So worth the hour drive from the Tri-Cities to come here and if it's a nice day you could spend it exploring around Walla Walla then head to Waitsburg. I'll be booking my next reservation so see you about 60 days. And I swear, next time I WILL order the Spanish Sardines Chickpea Salad. They tempt me each time, and I don't even eat sardines but they look so good!

What a great meal. Glad they've reopened again. Ordered half of the menu. Can't wait to come back again in a few months.

Get a reservation, very unlikely you'd be seated as a walk in. Fantastic food and killer cocktails. Absolutely worth the short drive, don't skip a chance to eat here. We sat at the bar and chatted our way through dinner. There were four of us, so we shared and worked our way through the day's menu. Can't wait to come back and do it again!

Don't let the wait-list being a month out deter you. I had one of the best meals of my life at Bar Bacetto and plan to go again. The rotating menu can be pricey, but it's absolutely worth it. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Big shout out to Noah and Spencer for making the night special for my girlfriend and I!

I waited 30 days to eat here! It was so worth it, and I will do it again and again! If you're early, go grab a drink from 1 of the local bars within a minutes walk until it's your time. The service was phenomenal. Our server answered all our questions, made special requests, and never stopped smiling! She said she loves working here because no one complains. Yes, folks, it's that freaking good! Not 1 disappointment.. they good was legendary 🙌. Thank you for speaking my food language, I'll be back for sure!

The restaurant is now on permanent hiatus so others may not have the opportunity to go but I had the pleasure of being able to dine here in May and it lived up to the hype so I still wanted to share my review. We have been a fan of Mike Easton since Il Corvo as that was my favorite spot to go in Seattle. We then went to Il Nido which was also excellent and when he announced this restaurant we wanted to try it but it took us some time to make our way to Waitsburg and we made it just in time as little did we know after dining there it would close! Everything is excellent but the highlight is of course the pasta. We got the foccacia, the sardines, the kale salad and three types of pasta. We tried an arugula pesto pasta with asparagus which was delicious and it was my first time trying fresh truffles and not just an oil in a tagliarini alla tartuffo pasta and they were very good but my favorite pasta was still the rigatoni with prosciutto amatriciana topped with burrata. It had spice, saltiness, creaminess, texture and really there was nothing to not love about it. Not sure when we will next be in the area but I of course want to try Easton's next two projects when I can.

A lot of places don't quite live up to the hype but Bar Bacetto is not that kind of place. As hyped as it is, it still manages to exceed expectations. It's a small, intimate and lovely space that makes you feel special and welcomed. Everything is perfectly executed. Drinks, wine, food and service. The chef owner checked in with us after our first two courses and when I told him everything was excellent he responded "well it's early and we have plenty of time left to disappoint". Ha! Not so! The pasta is as good as anywhere in North America and rivals the best in Italy. Simply put, it's the best restaurant in Washington state.

Changed how I think about prosciutto! Great meal, great service. Worth the effort of finally nabbing a reservation.

Worth. The. Wait!!! We've been trying to get a reservation here for months and it was so worth the wait. The pasta table is highly recommended. You get served the entire menu and get to try it all. The beet salad appetizer, sweet Jesus, take me home. That changed my life. The pastas were all so different and good! The drinks were spot on. The service - amazing! Can't wait to go back!

Outstanding! The reviews for Bar Bacetto are real and quite accurate. No doubt about it! After eating there tonight there was no doubt at all! We (there were four of us) arrived at our appointed reservation time and we were quickly seated. Service was impeccable, for example, our water glasses were always full in a very unobtrusive way and the wait staff superb and very knowledgeable about the menu. (Note: The menu changes daily and is handwritten on a large chalkboard on the wall, I took a picture of the menu so I could refer to it readily not only when ordering but also when the dishes arrived at our table. We ordered everything on the dinner menu because the wait staff said the portions were more than enough for sharing and also three of the items from the antipasti menu. All the pasta dishes were delicious and cooked just right. The octopus salad with chickpeas was superb with the octopus itself very tender. Overall a delightful evening of great food with great friends. Make sure you make reservations! It is a must! Definitely a must visit place for great food!

My friend and I sat at the chef's bar. There was another couple at the bar and honestly I forgot they were there-- we weren't on top of each other and couldn't hear their conversation. Even though the place was full we easily held a conversation and the restaurant was not loud. The chef was very engaging, kept offering to answer questions about the food and cocktail menu, asked how our meal was, etc. We got the carrot salad and focaccia. Both delicious. I think the focaccia was necessary for the salad; my friend enjoyed them each separately. We got 3 of the four main dishes and they were delicious. We took a healthy portion of each home. We each enjoyed a cocktail. Myself the Cosmo Italiano and her their Paloma--- both were delicious. There was a chocolate tart and fruit custard for dessert. We got both. They each looked deceivingly simple and tasted incredible. All this $176. We got food for 3 really, which would be about $60/pp

Food, ambiance, customer service, location: all was four stars! Limited menu offerings BUT what they offered were stellar! Make a reservation FOR SURE! Small spaced but lots of love and thought put into everything

All of the previous review were spot on!!! The food was so delish! Service amazing!! We were a party of four and sat at the chef's counter. We basically ordered the entire menu. There was plenty of food for everyone to try and enjoy. The cocktails were fun and strong and the desserts were so good. Was a fantastic experience for sure.

Exceptional. Food, ambiance and service all combined to make this an evening to remember. The owner and his wife engaged with everyone making our visit that much more memorable. Shared a chicory salad, a puntarelle salad, a pappardelle bolognese pasta dish, and a gnocchi gargonzola dish and they were all exceptional. If we had this place in my city, it would be a goto on a regular basis. Make sure to reserve far in advance because this small place books up fast.

Mike & Erin are crushing it! This beautiful and intimate place is a breath of fresh air for the culinary scene in this area. The warm atmosphere, delicious food and incredible customer service, it's top notch (not in a stuffy way). Vanessa our server was perfect. She was extremely knowledgeable and her pace was wonderful. Mike went out of his way to chat it up with us a few times and treat us to a wonderful in house made aperitif. I wish I had taken pictures of the food but we were so excited to dig into every single course. The Focaccia bread is out of this world! That's coming from someone who dislikes focaccia. The Prosciutto Di Parma with Burrata is melt in your mouth good and the Rigatoni Ala Toscana is a must. Also for those who don't drink alcohol they have a non alcoholic bubbly rose that is divine. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and a real rose. The highlights are endless. It's not super easy to get a reservation so we would highly recommend you start booking now. We are so grateful for the epic experience we had here, for the owners, the staff and we couldn't be happier! This place is incredibly special. Thank you for a memorable evening!

I loved everything about the restaurant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere of the restaurant is charming and intimate. The servers were friendly and attentive. There are limited menu options but that's what makes this restaurant so good. It definitely was worth the wait to get a reservation.

I cannot find enough superlatives to rate our experience at Bar Bacetto. Everything--the food, the setting, the staff, the opportunity to meet other foodies--was beyond spectacular. I encourage you to try as many pasta options as you can--you will not regret the investment or your temporarily too tight waistline. Or just plan ahead and wear expandable elastic. Because the salads, the desserts (we had one of each!), and drink options are equally unique, perfectly executed and loaded with layers of ingenious flavor and texture. Should you order the focaccia? Sorry--yeah, you need to have that, too, with the perfectly balanced olive oil. You will want the bread to wipe up every molecule of sauce you can. My only frustration is that I cannot find another open reservation anywhere on the calendar. You can be assured that I'll continue looking.

We have been to the restaurant twice, the food is good, however the menu set up is take a picture with your phone and then figure it out, yes you can ask your waiter. Wine now is go to a rack and find a bottle, ok nothing in the rack under $100.00, all glass wine over $20.00. My first visit was not this way. A bit disappointed on the second time around. Try it and see, perhaps I should be thankful that I could get in.

Great food, fun service, comfy setting and solid value. Really great! This is a perfect heirloom to the jimgermanbar.

Yum. In the middle of the small town in eastern WA, you'll find the real deal. If you're a foodie, this is the place. Chef Mike is a notable chef that left Seattle, and I can't tell you enough how delicious the pasta is he makes. The menu changes weekly, but I've been there a couple times with friends, and we have tried all the entrees. The beet filled pasta, and the buccatini swimming in a rich porcini sauce was divine. The dessert to try is the Panna Cotta with a balsamic glaze..it's creamy happiness in a glass. I'll be happy to keep supporting them with food and service that good. The textures, the sauce, the experience. Go and thank me later.

One could not ask for a finer gastronomical experience! Perfect staff, perfect food, absolutely amazing, entry, to exit!!

We had a fun and delish dinner at Bar Bacetto. We had eaten in Seattle at Il Corvo and Il Nido and looked forward to sampling the fare in Waitsburg. It didn't disappoint. A cocktail each, a glass of wine, choice among three pasta mains, and a couple sides. We rolled our sated selves to the car and back to Walla Walla. (They do have desserts, BTW)

The best pasta - anywhere in the US or even Italy! We were a fan of Mike and Erin when they had Il Corvo in Seattle. Everytime we came to Seattle, we would make a point of waiting in line @ 10:30 (they opened @ 11:00 for lunch only) and then - pasta nivarna... We always bought fresh pastas to take home. When Mike closed the shop, we were so devastated... We did go to some of the places he worked at after Il Corvo but just did not feel the vibe... (Il Nido, Passatempo in Walla Walla).. Well, Mike and Erin moved 265 miles east and landed in all places - Waitsburg... We booked a couple of nights in Walla Walla and contacted Erin for a reservation. Well, well, well.... We just LOVED the place and the pastas were as usual, superb! Just wonderful, friendly people and the wait staff - Henry - was super cool and kind... A bit of a drive to Waitsburg from Walla Walla but it is so so worth it.